Teaching Assistant, Plant Sciences, EVSC 380

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan invites a graduate student to join EVSC 380 as a Teaching Assistant for the Fall Term. The TA will assist with grassland plant identification in the field, with two overnight stays at field sites, and will report to the course supervisor, Johan Home. This position runs August 24–28, 2026.

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program and available for on-campus work. The appointment is under PSAC and includes one opening.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in a graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Teach grassland plant identification in the field.

Skills

Graduate student status

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Plant Sciences, EVSC 380

In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:

• Teaching grassland plant identification in the field.

Your general location of work will be at grassland field sites visited by the EVSC 380 course. Two overnight stays will be required. You will report to Johan Home.

Required Number of Hours: 40 hours in the week of August 24th through 28th.

Duration of Employment: 2026 Fall Term session

Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: EVSC 380. Grassland Soils and Plants

Start and End Dates: August 24th through 28th

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

• You must be registered in a graduate program.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: Plant Sciences

Status: Term

Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC

Work Location: On Campus

Posted Date: 8/13/2026

Closing Date: 8/26/2026

Number of Openings: 1

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